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ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2025

Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Melioidosis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kerala, India.

Divya Vijayakumar, Hridya Vikraman, Poornima Baby, Dipu Sathyapalan, Amritavarshini Sreekumar, Abitha Abdulla, Athira Santhosh, Gautham Sreekumar, Lalitha Biswas, Haritha Subhagan and 5 more

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Divya VijayakumarDepartment of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Hridya VikramanDepartment of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Poornima BabyDepartment of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Dipu SathyapalanDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Amritavarshini SreekumarCenter for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Abitha AbdullaDepartment of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Athira SanthoshCenter for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Gautham SreekumarCenter for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Lalitha BiswasCenter for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Haritha SubhaganDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Chiranjay MukhopadhyayDepartment of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Harpreet KaurDivision of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India.
Mohammed AshiqDepartment of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Raja BiswasCenter for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
Anil KumarDepartment of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.

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Abstract

Melioidosis is a neglected tropical infection caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in soil and water across tropical countries. The infection spectrum ranges from mild localized lesions to severe sepsis. The clinical presentation, severity, and outcome are influenced by the route of infection, bacterial load, strain virulence, and specific virulence genes of B. pseudomallei. This case series discusses nine melioidosis cases, highlighting the clinical and diagnostic challenges. It underscores the necessity for a high level of clinical suspicion to ensure a timely diagnosis and the prompt initiation of treatment.

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Burkholderia pseudomalleiMelioidosisAnti-Bacterial AgentsHumansIndiaTertiary Care CentersAnti-Bacterial Agents

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PMCPMC11965727

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